Paul Johnston

A wooden table in a lush green outdoor setting holds various jars and bottles. There are two small jars filled with herbs, a large jar filled with dried leaves, a green glass bottle with a cork, and a wooden bowl with a spoon.

Fermenting Herbal Tonics: A Step-by-Step Wellness Guide

Have you ever thought about improving your health with tasty, ...

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A wooden bowl filled with various Chinese herbs and ingredients, surrounded by wooden spoons holding different types of dried herbs and berries.

Must-Know Chinese Herbs for Health and Natural Healing

When it comes to natural healing, few systems offer as ...

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A comparison of nettle leaf and nettle root. On the left, a green nettle plant with serrated leaves and small flowers. On the right, a pile of dried nettle root.

Nettle Leaf vs. Root: Top Uses for Wellness and Cooking

Nettle is an incredibly potent herb, yet it is often ...

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A DIY fruit fly trap made from a glass jar filled with red liquid, topped with a paper funnel. Several fruit flies are visible on the funnel. Nearby, there are pieces of fruit and a banana peel on a wooden table.

DIY Fruit Fly Traps: Simple and Effective Kitchen Fixes

Fruit flies can take over a kitchen almost instantly, treating ...

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A comparison image showing rosemary on the left and sage on the right, with the text 'Rosemary vs. Sage' in the center.

Rosemary vs. Sage: Best Herb for Cooking and Wellness

When looking at herbs that boost both taste and well-being, ...

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Comparison of Mullein and Plantain herbs for lung health.

Mullein vs. Plantain: Pick the Best Herb for Lung Health

When exploring natural remedies for respiratory wellness, mullein and plantain ...

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A bottle of rosehip tincture labeled 'ROSEHIP TINCTURE' with fresh rosehips placed beside it on a wooden surface.

Rosehip Tincture for Natural Collagen and Skin Repair

If you’re aiming for glowing, healthy skin, rosehip tincture may ...

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A small glass bottle with a cork stopper containing a clear liquid, placed next to fresh peppermint leaves on a piece of wood in a natural outdoor setting.

Quick Cooling Peppermint Tincture for Soothing Headaches

Headaches can be truly uncomfortable, and when that pounding feeling ...

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A bottle of elderflower tincture with a wooden cap, surrounded by fresh elderflower blossoms and green leaves, placed on a light-colored surface.

Easy Elderflower Tincture Recipe for Respiratory Wellness

When it comes to natural remedies, elderflower tincture is a ...

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A small glass bottle filled with dark elderberry syrup, sealed with a wooden cork and tied with a rustic string. The bottle is placed on a wooden surface with fresh elderberries and green leaves around it, suggesting a natural and homemade remedy.

Simple Elderberry Syrup Recipe for Cold and Flu Defense

When cold and flu season arrives, I always turn to ...

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